Legal Senior Advisor - IP Counsel d/f/m
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Salary€63k – €117k
LocationIT-FI-FLORENCE-VIA FELICE MATTEUCCI 2; CZ-Other Czech Republic
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
DepartmentLegal
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
English at a C1 level or better
Law degree from an accredited university and active admission to practice law in at least one European jurisdiction
Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in intellectual property law
Minimum 5 years of direct, hands-on experience working with technology in a technical, engineering, or scientific capacity
Significant experience managing patent portfolios and advising on complex intellectual property matters
Significant experience negotiating intellectual property and technology-related contract terms
Strong understanding of patents, trade secrets, copyrights, technology licensing, and related IP issues
Experience working with inventors, engineers, and business leaders in technology-driven organizations
Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced global environment
Technical degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or a related technical discipline
Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, equipment, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, or other engineering-intensive businesses
At least 2-3 years of in-house legal experience within a multinational company
Additional European language capabilities (preferably Italian)
Benefits
Work life balance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Financial programs
About the company
Do you enjoy working with cutting-edge technology?
Would you like to help shape the future of our global energy?
**Join our team!**Baker Hughes is a leading energy technology company operating in more than 120 countries and helping customers make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Within Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy Technology (I&ET) segment, the Energy Equipment business designs, manufactures, and services some of the world’s most advanced turbomachinery and power solutions, including gas turbines, compressors, generators, and related equipment used across the energy, industrial, LNG, and power generation sectors. By combining world-class engineering, digital technologies, and lifecycle services, Energy Equipment helps customers improve reliability, efficiency, productivity, and sustainability while supporting critical energy and industrial infrastructure around the world.
About the role
Partner with the best
If you are looking for a role at one of the world’s largest global companies that will expose you to all manner of intellectual property matters, this is the role. The successful candidate will help provide legal support to the fast-growing Energy Equipment business on matters such as patent portfolio development, freedom to operate, licensing, negotiation of intellectual property terms, joint development agreements, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and intellectual property litigation and dispute resolution.
This position will partner with and assist another IP attorney currently supporting Energy Equipment business leaders, engineering teams, R&D organizations, and legal colleagues to develop and execute intellectual property strategies that protect and advance the company’s technology and commercial objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Intellectual Property, Legal Senior Advisor looking to build broad-based, well-rounded intellectual property skills while working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and business strategy.
Responsibilities
In this role you will be responsible for:
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Developing and implement IP strategies to support business and technology objectives
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Advising business leadership on strategic IP opportunities, risks, and competitive considerations.
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Managing IP technology portfolio
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IP Policy and Governance, developing, implementing, and maintaining intellectual property policies, procedures, and best practices.
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Commercial Transactions and Licensing
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Claims, Disputes, and Risk Management
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Cross-Functional Collaboration, serving as a trusted advisor to engineering, product management, R&D, commercial, and executive leadership teams as well as collaborating with global legal and compliance teams to ensure consistent implementation of company policies and legal requirements
Requirements
Fuel your passionTo be successful in this role you will have:
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English at a C1 level or better.
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Law degree from an accredited university and active admission to practice law in at least one European jurisdiction.
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Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in intellectual property law.
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Minimum 5 years of direct, hands-on experience working with technology in a technical, engineering, or scientific capacity.
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Significant experience managing patent portfolios and advising on complex intellectual property matters.
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Significant experience negotiating intellectual property and technology-related contract terms.
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Strong understanding of patents, trade secrets, copyrights, technology licensing, and related IP issues.
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Experience working with inventors, engineers, and business leaders in technology-driven organizations.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
Nice to have
The following qualifications are preferred:
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Technical degree in engineering, physics, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
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Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, equipment, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, or other engineering-intensive businesses.
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At least 2-3 years of in-house legal experience within a multinational company.
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Additional European language capabilities (preferably Italian).
Benefits
Work in a way that works for youWe recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
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Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working with usOur people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for youOur inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
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Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
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Comprehensive private medical care options
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Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
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Tailored financial programs
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Additional elected or voluntary benefits
For Italy: The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 63,000 To 117,000.
“The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI – Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay”.
For Czech Republic:The initial pay range for this position will be CZK 1,567,000 To 2,911,000. The following provisions relating to pay set out in a relevant collective agreement will be applied to this position.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Legal Senior Advisor - IP Counsel
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